Take A Tram Ride Through Hundreds Of Exotic Animals At Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published May 10, 2022
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
While there’s no shortage of wildlife parks in Texas where you can get up close and personal with exotic animals, and Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch in Pilot Point is one of them. This unique destination is home to nearly 200 different species, including lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!) You can take a tram ride through the ranch and even pet some of the animals, and it’ll quickly become your new favorite family day trip.
Located in the Dallas suburb of Pilot Point, Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch is one of the most underrated animal parks in Texas.
Private encounters with sloths, lemurs, kangaroos, and skunks can also be arranged for $100 per group (1-6 people.)
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Other attractions include a petting zoo with sheep, goats, and miniature horses and donkeys, as well as presentations every 20 minutes at various locations on the ranch.
There's also a gift shop where you can pick up souvenirs to remember your visit by, plus a snack bar.
Visitors can embark on a self-guided tour of (don't worry, there are informational signs next to every habitat to make the experience as educational as possible.)
The ranch is open to the public from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. All other days of the week are reserved for private events, which you can schedule by calling (940) 686-4600.
Tickets cost $15 for ages 13 and up, and $10 for children 3-12 and seniors 65 and up. Children two and under and military/first responders (with ID) get in free. Parking is $5. Visit the Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch website or Facebook page for more information.
Have you ever been to Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience. Are there any other wildlife parks in Texas worth visiting? Tell us in the comments below!
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